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SUMMARY:Writing for wellbeing - online workshop
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways in which we can write with our wellbeing in mind\, including through poetry\, storytelling\, and even journaling. In this workshop we will try out some gentle writing exercises that seek to enhance our wellbeing in some way. We will also hear the latest evidence that writing is good for our wellbeing. \nThis session is open to both brain tumour patients and caregivers. \nAbout Andrew Kauffmann \nAndrew Kauffmann is a coach and a tutor of therapeutic writing. The Centre for Mental Health’s 2024 Writer in Residence\, he has lived with a health condition for over 20 years. A kidney donor\, and a campaigner with extensive experience working for health and care charities such as Age UK\, Macmillan Cancer Support and Royal National Institute of Blind People\, he has recently run writing workshops for members of Carers UK\, Renal Arts Group and Kidney Care UK. He delivers writing workshops for members of brainstrust\, a UK based brain tumour charity. \nElsewhere\, he’s led workshops on writing challenging material for The Literary Consultancy and The Write Salon. He has completed a CPD-accredited introduction to Therapeutic and Reflective Writing with The Professional Writing Academy\, and undergone training with the Institute for Narrative Therapy on turning life events into stories. A coach who focuses on stories as a tool to support individuals undergoing life transitions\, Andrew is undertaking an MA in Creative Writing and Wellbeing at Teesside University. \n  \nPlease be advised this meetup will be held via Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link and Meeting ID with your ticket.
URL:https://brainstrust.org.uk/event/writing-for-wellbeing-online-workshop/
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